Dara Murphy (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to include representatives of community education in the new education and training boards structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18912/14]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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In accordance with Section 30(11) of the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013, I intend specifying bodies which have a special interest in, or knowledge of, education, members of which will appointed by the Education and Training Board (ETB) to the board.

The Act requires that at least one body from each of the following categories must be specified (i) bodies representative of business, industry and employers; (ii) bodies representative of learners; (iii) bodies representative of persons engaged in the management of, or leadership in, recognised schools. Each ETB must appoint at least one member from each of these categories.

I am currently considering which bodies to specify in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The Deputy should note that it will be a matter for each Board to make the actual appointments, in accordance with the legislation.